Section 22, Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982 [S2H-ZRD]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 October 1982.
22. Powers of Protection Officer.—(1) The Protection Officer may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the employment of women is carried on, inspect any complaint found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Protection Officer may seize any complaint in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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Protection Officer: Section 2, Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982 [S2HZ4G] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Protection Officer" means an officer appointed by the State Government under this Act
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